Question 1

Using the criteria for theory evaluation discussed in Chapter 3, evaluate Symbolic Interaction as a theory.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic Interaction theory can be evalu

Question 2

When Angela asks herself the question "Who am I?" the answer relates to her

Accepted Answer

A)  looking-glass self 
B)  mind 
C)  self-concept 
D)  "Me" 
A)  looking-glass self 
B)  mind 
C)  self-concept 
D)  "Me"

Question 3

Which two communication traditions are associated with SIT?

Accepted Answer

A)  critical and socio-psychological 
B)  empirical and rhetorical 
C)  cybernetic and socio-cultural 
D)  semiotic and phenomenological 
A)  critical and socio-psychological 
B)  empirical and rhetorical 
C)  cybernetic and socio-cultural 
D)  semiotic and phenomenological

Question 4

One of the assumptions of Symbolic Interaction Theory states that humans act toward others on the basis of the meanings those others have for them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_________ are those symbols that evoke basically the same meaning for many people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Particular symbols 
B)  Generalized symbols 
C)  Significant symbols 
D)  none of these 
A)  Particular symbols 
B)  Generalized symbols 
C)  Significant symbols 
D)  none of these

Question 6

Which two communication contexts are associated with SIT?

Accepted Answer

A)  mass and interpersonal 
B)  interpersonal and intrapersonal 
C)  intrapersonal and cultural 
D)  cultural and small group 
A)  mass and interpersonal 
B)  interpersonal and intrapersonal 
C)  intrapersonal and cultural 
D)  cultural and small group

Question 7

The self-concept

Accepted Answer

A)  is a relatively stable set of perceptions people hold about themselves 
B)  is a notion critical to Symbolic Interaction Theory 
C)  develops through interaction with society 
D)  all of these 
A)  is a relatively stable set of perceptions people hold about themselves 
B)  is a notion critical to Symbolic Interaction Theory 
C)  develops through interaction with society 
D)  all of these

Question 8

While preparing for her driver's exam, Athena reflects on all the experiences that brought her to that time and place. She considers her successful practice sessions and her teacher's positive encouragement, and tells herself that she will be successful. Mead called this intrapersonal communication, also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  thought 
B)  role taking 
C)  pattern behavior 
D)  attitude adjustment 
A)  thought 
B)  role taking 
C)  pattern behavior 
D)  attitude adjustment

Question 9

The "I"

Accepted Answer

A)  is impulsive, creative, and spontaneous 
B)  is reflective and socially aware 
C)  reflects on the actions of the "Me" 
D)  all of these 
A)  is impulsive, creative, and spontaneous 
B)  is reflective and socially aware 
C)  reflects on the actions of the "Me" 
D)  all of these

Question 10

Argue for or against the following proposition: No one has a self without social interaction.

Accepted Answer

I would argue in favor of the propositio

Question 11

The "me"is the part of the self that is an acting subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The web of social relationships that humans create is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction 
B)  social penetration 
C)  society 
D)  none of these 
A)  interaction 
B)  social penetration 
C)  society 
D)  none of these

Question 13

The school of Symbolic Interaction Theory that emphasizes the importance of life and social encounters is

Accepted Answer

A)  Chicago 
B)  Minnesota 
C)  Iowa 
D)  North Dakota 
A)  Chicago 
B)  Minnesota 
C)  Iowa 
D)  North Dakota

Question 14

Language, according to symbolic interaction, is a _________ system of verbal and nonverbal symbols organized into patterns to express thoughts and feelings.

Accepted Answer

A)  useful 
B)  particular 
C)  complex 
D)  shared 
A)  useful 
B)  particular 
C)  complex 
D)  shared

Question 15

All of the following are themes of Symbolic Interaction Theory EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the importance of meanings for human behavior 
B)  the relationship between self-expectations and mind 
C)  the importance of the self-concept 
D)  the relationship between the individual and society 
A)  the importance of meanings for human behavior 
B)  the relationship between self-expectations and mind 
C)  the importance of the self-concept 
D)  the relationship between the individual and society

Question 16

There are multiple variations and branches of SIT.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of Symbolic Interaction Theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Language is acquired through interaction with generalized others. 
B)  Meaning is created in interaction between people. 
C)  Self-concepts provide an important motive for behavior. 
D)  People and groups are influenced by cultural and social processes. 
A)  Language is acquired through interaction with generalized others. 
B)  Meaning is created in interaction between people. 
C)  Self-concepts provide an important motive for behavior. 
D)  People and groups are influenced by cultural and social processes.

Question 18

According to Symbolic Interaction Theory, language includes only verbal symbols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define the looking-glass self, specifying all three of its elements, and discuss how it is used in Symbolic Interaction Theory.

Accepted Answer

The looking-glass self is a concept in s

Exam 4: Symbolic Interaction Theory

Using the criteria for theory evaluation discussed in Chapter 3, evaluate Symbolic Interaction as a theory.

When Angela asks herself the question "Who am I?" the answer relates to her

Which two communication traditions are associated with SIT?

One of the assumptions of Symbolic Interaction Theory states that humans act toward others on the basis of the meanings those others have for them.

_________ are those symbols that evoke basically the same meaning for many people.

Which two communication contexts are associated with SIT?

The self-concept

The "I"

Argue for or against the following proposition: No one has a self without social interaction.

The "me"is the part of the self that is an acting subject.

The web of social relationships that humans create is known as

The school of Symbolic Interaction Theory that emphasizes the importance of life and social encounters is

Language, according to symbolic interaction, is a _________ system of verbal and nonverbal symbols organized into patterns to express thoughts and feelings.

All of the following are themes of Symbolic Interaction Theory EXCEPT

There are multiple variations and branches of SIT.

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of Symbolic Interaction Theory?

According to Symbolic Interaction Theory, language includes only verbal symbols.

Define the looking-glass self, specifying all three of its elements, and discuss how it is used in Symbolic Interaction Theory.

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